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YC58 EVK

2008 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,001 mi
Last recorded135,001 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X590,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EVK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,163 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,475 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 125,474 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting excessive movment (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 129,969 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 129,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,788 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Fail 28 Oct 2016 114,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers and undertrays

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,807 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on (front)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on (front)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,491 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER SURFACE

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,148 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YC58 EVK is a 2008 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 90,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC58 EVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC58 EVK registered?

YC58 EVK is a 2008 BMW X5, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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